Pre-Budget Submission 2027

Published July 2026

An overview of ODI’s recommendations for Pre-Budget 2027.

Investing in equity, inclusion, and Ireland's future

The Open Doors Initiative (ODI)’s Pre-Budget Submission 2027 sets out practical, cost-effective measures to build a labour market that is fairer, more inclusive, and aligned with Ireland's commitments under the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Every day, we see the barriers that prevent talented, motivated people from accessing meaningful employment. Budget 2027 is an opportunity to remove those barriers through practical, evidence-based measures that support inclusion, strengthen our workforce and create a fairer, more prosperous Ireland for everyone.

Key Recommendations

• Support SMEs to Become Inclusive Employers
• Introduction of Non-Means Tested Cost of Disability Payment
• Invest National Training Fund Resources in Employability Pathways
• Invest in Inclusive Employment Infrastructure and Accessible Hybrid Work